[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] How to classify igneous rocks.

[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Factors that determine the composition of an igneous rock.

[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Determination of intrusive and extrusive igneous rocks.

[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Presents the three major rock types and the rock cycle.

Dig into the layers of activities exploring and investigating minerals and how they are related to both rocks and soil.

Kids learn about the science of rocks and the rock cycle. How different types such as igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic form from minerals with the help of nature.

Assess your understanding of the three major categories of rocks with this interactive multiple choice quiz. Immediate feedback is provided.

[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about sedimentary, igneous, and metamorphic rock. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.

[Free Registration/Login Required] Students read about three different types of rocks: sedimentary, igneous, and metamorphic. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in classifying and categorizing.

This set of lesson plans was developed to accompany Ground Rules: Mining Right for a Sustainable Future, a documentary film created by Caterpillar and Science North. They introduce students to the various phases involved in mining,...

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A close up photo of a unique looking igneous rock set against a white background.

Site provides games and activities that will allow students to have fun, and learn more about rocks and minerals at the same time.